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variegated lomandra

Variegated lomandra is a popular and versatile Australian native grass that's become a true standout in New Zealand gardens. With its distinctive green and cream-striped foliage, variegated lomandra brings a fresh, modern look that effortlessly brightens up any landscape. Known for its drought tolerance, robust nature, and soft weeping form, variegated lomandra is the perfect solution for both residential gardens and low-maintenance commercial spaces. Whether you're seeking a hardy border plant, an attractive groundcover, or a highlight for pots and patio containers, this grass delivers year-round texture and colour with very little fuss.

Lomandra Little Con plants with fine, green foliage.

Lomandra Little Con

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Lomandra Little Con is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass known for its delicate, lush green foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing to approximately 30 cm in height and width, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and is highly tolerant of drought, frost, wind, and coastal conditions.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Lomandra Green Allure plant with lush, green foliage.

Lomandra Green Allure

Lomandra Green Allure is widely used in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted as a ground cover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and barbecue areas.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Lomandra 'Misty Green' plants with cascading green foliage growing a bank.
Lomandra Misty Green

Lomandra Misty Green is an ornamental grass with delicate, dark green foliage and a tidy, rounded form. Growing to about 40 cm in height and width...

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Lomandra Little Pal plants with lush green foliage.
Lomandra Little Pal

Lomandra Little Pal is a compact ornamental grass grown for its fine, green-yellow foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing to approximately 60 cm in...

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Lomandra 'Seascape' grass with elegant, blue-green foliage growing beside a pond.
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Lomandra confertifolia 'Seascape' is a hardy, evergreen ornamental grass featuring slender, blue-grey foliage with a graceful, weeping habit. Forming...

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Lomandra Shara displaying fabulous blue-green foliage and growing beside a gravel path.
Lomandra Shara

Lomandra Shara is an ornamental grass renowned for its delicate, dark green foliage and graceful arching form. Reaching approximately 60 cm in height...

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Lomandra 'Katrinus Deluxe' plant with lush, dark green foliage.
Lomandra Katrinus Deluxe

Lomandra Katrinus Deluxe is an evergreen, ornamental grass known for its mid-green, arching foliage and tidy clumping habit. Growing to approximately...

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Lomandra Frosty Tops with lush blue foliage in a garden.
Lomandra Frosty Tops

Lomandra Frosty Tops is a hardy, evergreen grass featuring elegant, blue-grey foliage and a soft, weeping form. Growing to around 50 cm tall and...

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Lomandra longifolia plant beside a path with lush, green foliage.
Lomandra longifolia (Basket Grass)

Lomandra longifolia (Basket Grass) is a resilient, evergreen ornamental grass native to Australia. Growing to approximately 60 cm in height and 65 cm...

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Lomandra Tankia with lush green foliage bordering a path.
Lomandra 'Tanika'

Lomandra Tanika is a hardy, Australian Native grass that is commonly known as Mat Rush. This grass features fine, deep-green foliage and a graceful...

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Lomandra Lime Tuff in a garden showing elegant foliage.
Lomandra Lime Tuff

Lomandra 'Lime Tuff' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass valued for its vibrant lime green foliage and compact tidy growth habit. This versatile...

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Lomandra 'Echidna' grass growing as a mass planting beside a path.
Lomandra Echidna

The Lomandra Echidna grass is a tough and reliable plant with outstanding aesthetics. It features lush, mid-green foliage held upright with a gentle...

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Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant)

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Peperomia clusiifolia

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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Variegata' is an attractive evergreen shrub renowned for its beautifully variegated foliage and elegant growth habit. The...

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Pandorea jasminoides variegata

Pandorea jasminoides 'Variegata' is a climber that features light pink, trumpet-shaped flowers with a dark pink throat from spring through autumn...

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Acer Esk Sunset (Eskimo Sunset Maple)

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Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub admired for its trailing habit and attractive variegated foliage of green edged...

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Aeonium haworthii Kiwi

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Schefflera arboricola variegated

The variegated Schefflera (Schefflera arboricola Variegated) is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant due to its attractive and...

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Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'

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Acer palmatum 'Shirazz' is a stunning variegated Japanese Maple admired for its rich purple red foliage edged with soft pink. The colourful leaves...

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Metrosideros kermadecensis variegata (Variegated Pohutukawa)

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Ophiopogon japonicus Silver Mist grass in a garden.
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What Sets Variegated Lomandra Apart?

Unlike standard green varieties, variegated lomandra offers luminous, two-toned foliage that shimmers in the sunlight. These striking leaves inject instant contrast into mixed plantings and are a great way to break up blocks of green in your borders. It's also highly adaptable — thriving in full sun or part shade and tolerating a range of soils, from sandy to clay. This resilience makes variegated lomandra an excellent option for coastal gardens, public landscapes, and even exposed sites where few other grasses perform so well.

If your priority is a reliable, low-effort garden, lomandra's tough nature means it's remarkably pest and disease resistant. It copes well with drought once established and, unlike some other ornamental grasses, doesn't self-seed aggressively, so you won't have unwanted spreading.

Top Variegated Lomandra Varieties in New Zealand

There are a few standout choices when it comes to variegated lomandra. For sweeping drifts of subtle green and white, the compact Lomandra White Sands variety is a go-to favourite. With its fine, arching leaves and tolerant nature, it's ideal for border edges, rockeries, and container displays.

Another top performer is Lomandra Arctic Frost. This variety is celebrated for its cool, icy tones that look spectacular when planted en masse or as accents in modern design schemes. Both are hardy, easy-care options that maintain their good looks all year round.

How to Use Variegated Lomandra in Your Garden

Versatility is one of the main benefits of variegated lomandra. Plant in broad swathes for architectural groundcover, tuck it along paths and driveways for a softening effect, or use as a feature in decorative pots near your outdoor living areas. Because it thrives under a wide range of conditions, you can rely on variegated lomandra for tricky spots where other plants might struggle — including dry, exposed, or salty locations.

To create layers of texture and interest, combine variegated lomandra with deeper green species such as Lomandra Nyalla or Lomandra Green Allure. For bold structure, mix with larger grasses like Lomandra Titan.

Care Tips for Variegated Lomandra

Variegated lomandra is delightfully low maintenance. Simply choose a well-drained spot, plant it out, and water until established. An annual cut-back in early spring will keep foliage neat and encourage fresh growth. Feed occasionally with a slow-release native fertiliser if you're after maximum vigour, but most plants will thrive even with minimal care.

Ready to bring fresh colour and resilience to your garden? Explore the full selection of variegated and green lomandra varieties to find the perfect solution for your landscape.

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